Rutgers University Libraries Professional Development Suite Proposal

Maintain two themes: Leadership Development and Technical Skill Development
Offer "umbrella" programs for everyone in RUL Community plus "parallel" development programs for faculty librarians and RUL staff
In consultation with HR professional development colleagues on each campus, design and prioritize programs for each campus
Articulate, cultivate and develop partnerships both within RU and outside to support the effective design and implementation of the suite
Develop guidelines to support effective budgeting and coordination of both individual and larger unit professional development needs

Potential "Umbrella" Ventures

Strategic planning series, beginning with Dr. Lovett's program, July 22
Diversity awareness and expanded understanding
Collaborative Development Series [consider enhancing understanding of new RU customer service standards, etc.]
Microsoft Office workshops - offer programs both AM and PM?
Technical Skill Development Series in partnership with PCWG - new employee technical orientation and more [preceding with development program for PCWG covering issues including effective troubleshooting, problem-solving]
Leadership Institutes - using resources/facilitators both within RU and outside

Scholarly communication
Information Literacy
Current issues: e.g. graying profession; preservation issues; changing collection development strategies; copyright issues; privacy issues; grantsmanship
Effective research-supporting faculty's ongoing research endeavors
Effective teaching [partnering with Graduate School of Education?]